Remote Staff Psychologist

Psychological Dimensions is a forensic consulting firm based in Atlanta that works with police departments, public safety agencies, and private organizations. The firm is hiring a Remote Staff Psychologist to conduct psychological evaluations, risk and threat assessments, and fitness for duty assessments remotely. This role is for a licensed psychologist who wants to move into police and public safety psychology and is comfortable working from home.

What you will do

• Complete in-depth training to build the skills needed for police and public safety and risk management psychological consulting.
• Conduct remote pre- and post-offer psychological evaluations with public safety agencies and private corporations.
• Conduct remote psychological risk and threat assessments.
• Conduct remote psychological fitness for duty assessments of law enforcement, public safety, and civilian personnel.
• Provide remote day-to-day client support on hiring, officer safety, and wellness.
• Conduct remote critical incident debriefings.

What they are looking for

• An independent, unrestricted license to practice psychology in your state. License-eligible candidates will be considered if they are currently independently licensed to practice psychology out of state.
• PSYPACT eligibility, meaning Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT).
• 2+ years of experience practicing high-quality psychological assessment.
• A strong understanding of psychological test interpretation.
• Superb writing skills and excellent efficiency in report writing.
• Independence, self-motivation, and self-direction.
• Superior technological abilities to handle working remotely using Office 365 and video conferencing.

Pay and benefits

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000 per year.

Benefits include:

• Malpractice insurance at no cost to the psychologist.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health insurance, with optional dental and vision.
• A 401k program with matching.
• Paid conference attendance, continuing education, and professional development activities.
• Case conferences with the clinical director, staff, consulting psychologists, and managing partners.
• Training and supervision by board-certified police and public safety psychologists.
• Proprietary software to streamline evaluation and report writing.
• Support staff to schedule, administer, and score all assessment batteries.
• A collaboration platform for information sharing and communication with other psychologists.
• Support for all billing and administrative duties, so the focus stays on clinical work.
• Opportunities to gain experience and supervision necessary for ABPP certification in Forensic Psychology and Police and Public Safety Psychology.
• Staff development retreats.

Location and schedule

This is a hybrid or remote role based in the United States. The firm says you can work from your home or office, and the schedule is flexible.

About the company

Psychological Dimensions describes itself as a growing, innovative, industry-leading Atlanta-based police and public safety and risk management forensic consulting firm. Its services include psychological pre-employment screening, critical incident debriefing, wellness training, annual wellness visits, specialty placement assignments such as SWAT, risk and threat assessment, and police, public safety, and corporate fitness for duty evaluations. The firm also conducts risk assessments and consultations with television networks and the media.

How to apply

Submit a curriculum vitae with a cover letter that addresses your career goals and interests as they relate to this position.

Equal employment opportunity

Psychological Dimensions is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, discipline, or discharge, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.